Events & Classes

Dates and details about all of St. Croix Birth & Parenting's upcoming Events & Classes!

NATURAL BIRTH & PARENTING classes start soon - register now!
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SCBP ONLINE CLASSES OCT 2 - OCT 7

Note: all dates and times are in Central US Time Zone.
​​​​​Tuesday, October 2 (10:00am-10:45am): Sign, Say & Play 4
Wednesday, October 4 (7:00pm-8:30pm): Birth Matters 3+4: Natural Birth Options (homebirth and waterbirth combo class)
Thursday, October 5 (10:00am-11:00 am): The online Catholic Nursing Mothers Support Group discusses "Sharing Sleep with Your Breastfed Baby"
Friday, October 6 (10:00am-10:45am): Rumble Tumble Tummy Time 1
Saturday, October 7 (10:00am-11:30am): Birth Matters 5: Techno-Sense (birth tests, technologies and cesarean birth prep)​
​​​​​​​Scroll down for more upcoming classes!

OCTOBER 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday, October 5 (10:00am-11:00am): The online Catholic Nursing Mothers Support Group discusses "Sharing Sleep with Your Breastfed Baby"
Friday, October 6 (10:00am-10:45am): Sign, Say & Play new series begins!
Monday, October 9 (7:00pm-9:00pm): Birth Together: the Complete Catholic Parenting Course **new series begins**!
Thursday, October 12 (10:00am-11:00am): My Baby & Me (new sibling prep class)
Sunday, October 15 (7:00pm-8:00pm): Wave of Light Retreat for families who have lost a baby
Thursday, October 19 (10:00am-10:45am): Baby Mind Time **October's Featured Freebie class!**
Saturday, October 21 (10:00am-10:45am): Birth Matters *new series begins*
​Tuesday, October 24 (10:00am-11:00am): Infant Massage Basics
Wednesday, October 25 (7:00pm-9:00pm): Breastfeeding Matters

2023 Class Schedule

catholic couple looking for comprehensive Birth & parenting Classes?

The St. Croix Birth & Parenting Complete Catholic Parenting Course is the only comprehensive online childbirth and parenting preparation classes designed specifically for Catholic Christian families!
  • Nine 2-hour online classes
Upcoming Complete Catholic Parenting Course START Dates​​​​​​
  • Monday, October 9 at 7 pm CDT

birth matters natural childbirth classes

Sign up for our entire natural childbirth series; or pick and choose the classes you need to prepare for YOUR birth! Birth Partner attends FREE!
  • Complete series consists of six-1.5 hour online classes
  • Each online class lasts 1.5 hours
  • Take one or as many classes as you wish!
Class 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell (what to expect during a natural birth)
Class 2: Mom's Best Friend (birth partner preparation class)
Class 3: Mermaid Moms (waterbirth preparation class)
Class 4: Home Sweet Homebirth (homebirth preparation class)
Class 5: Techno-Sense (understand common childbirth procedures and interventions)
Class 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques (practice relaxation, massage, and other techniques you can use during your birth)
Upcoming Birth Matters Class Series START Dates​​​​​​​​​​​
  • ​Saturday, October 21 at 10 am CDT
  • Wednesday, November 8 at 7 pm CST

    BIRTH MATTERS A LA CARTE CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

    Please select the date(s) you are available for any and all classes you plan to attend. Note the times are all Central US Time.
    IMPORTANT: Your registration is not complete until we receive payment in full. You may pay here. Thank you for understanding!

birth matters a la carte classes

If you prefer to take individual classes, here are the dates for each session!
  • ​Each online class lasts 1.5 hours
Session 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell
  • Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**
    • Nov 8
  • Saturdays (10 am Central US Time) **ONLINE**​
    • Oct 21
Session 2: Mom's Best Friend
  • Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**​
    • Nov 15
  • Saturdays (10 am Central US Time) **ONLINE**​
    • Oct 28
Session 3: Mermaid Moms
  • Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**​
    • Nov 22​
Session 4: Home Sweet Homebirth
  • Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**​
    • Nov 29​
Combined Sessions 3+4: Natural Birth Options (combined classes 3 and 4, with bonus info about out-of-hospital birth centers)
  • Wednesdays (7pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**
    • Oct 4
  • Saturdays (10am Central US Time) **ONLINE**
    • Nov 4
Session 5: Techno-Sense
  • Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**
    • Oct 11, Dec 6
  • Saturdays (10 am Central US Time) **ONLINE**​
    • Oct 7, Nov 11
Session 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques Workshop
  • Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time) **IN PERSON**
    • Oct 18, Dec 13
  • Saturdays (10 am Central US Time) **ONLINE**​
    • Oct 14, Nov 18

breastfeeding matters class

  • Prepare for breastfeeding success!
  • Learn the 7 evidence-based "natural laws" of breastfeeding that give you the tools to establish breastfeeding successfully
  • One 2-hour online class
Upcoming Breastfeeding Matters Class Dates​​​​​​​​
  • Wednesday, October 25 at 7 pm CDT
  • Friday, November 17 at 9:30 am CST
  • Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 am CST

fertility matters TM method classes

  • Learn to observe, record, and interpret your signs of fertility with the Fertility Matters TM sympto-thermal system of natural fertility monitoring
  • Separate programs for young couples who seek to achieve or postpone pregnancy; new mothers experiencing the return of fertility following childbirth; and couples nearing menopause
  • Three 2-hour online classes
Upcoming Fertility Matters Method Course START Dates (ALL Programs)​​​​
  • Friday, October 20 at 7pm CDT

Rumble Tumble Tummy Time! (TM)

  • Does your baby hate tummy time? Learn how to make tummy time fun for your baby through engaging songs and activities in this online playgroup...series of four classes!
  • Your Baby Signs educator will provide valuable parenting strategies to help you make the most of this important stage of development!
  • Ideal for babies 2-6 months old
  • Four online classes, 45 minutes each​​
Upcoming Rumble Tumble Tummy Time Playgroup START Dates​​​​​​​​​
  • Friday, October 6 at 10 am CDT
  • Monday, November 20 at 10 am CST

Infant Massage Basics

  • Learn basic infant massage techniques to help your baby eat, sleep, and feel better!
  • ​One 1-hour online class
Upcoming Infant Massage Basics Online Classes​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Tuesday, October 24 at 10 am CDT
  • Thursday, November 9 at 10 am CST
  • Thursday, December 14 at 10 am CST

Sign, Say, and Play

  • Help your baby communicate with you before he or she can talk! Research based baby sign language helps you develop a close bond with your baby and gives your baby tools to communicate with you and other loved ones.
  • Fun, playgroup style classes includes baby signs, songs, games, and tips for helping to promote your baby's healthy development!
  • Ideal for babies 6-24 months old, with a parent or other loved one
  • Six 45-minute online sessions!
Upcoming Sign, Say, and Play Session START Dates​​​​​​​​​​
  • Tuesday, November 14 at 10 am CDT

    RSVP for the Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group

Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group

  • Online, faith-based breastfeeding mothers' support group
  • Parenting topics for each meeting
  • Plenty of time for your questions or concerns
  • For all Catholic pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, no matter the age of your child
  • ​Each online session lasts 1 hour
Upcoming Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group Meetings​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Thursday, October 5 at 10 am CDT
  • Thursday, November 2 at 10 am CDT
  • Thursday, December 7 at 10 am CST

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